SEC. 16. LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT.

   The enumeration of powers made in this Charter shall never be construed to preclude, by implication or otherwise, the city from exercising the powers incident to the judgment of local self-government, nor to do any and all things not inhibited by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas.

SEC. 17. BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS.

   (a)   Other than members of the city council, no person shall be appointed to more than two permanent boards or commissions of the City of Dallas at any one time. Any member of any commission or board appointed by the city council shall forfeit that office if the member misses more than three regular meetings in succession, unless for medical reasons certified to by a physician or unless excused by the board or commission of which he or she is a member and the city council. In such case, the city council shall declare the position vacant and appoint a new member to fill the vacancy.

   (b)   Upon initiation of the councilmember who occupies the city council place of the nominating councilmember, the city council may, by a majority vote, replace a board or commission member prior to completion of the member’s two-year term. (Amend. of 11-8-05, Prop. No. 13; Amend. of 11-5-24)

SEC. 18. EMPLOYEES’ WAGES.

   The wages, hours and conditions of employment of any and all of the city employees shall be fixed and approved by the city council.

SEC. 19. REPORTS.

   All departments and boards of the city shall furnish such reports in the form prescribed as may be requested by the city manager or the city council concerning the activities of that department or board.